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ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.comThu, 14 Dec 2017 02:06:11 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: ninersareyesterdaysnewshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/04/russell-wilson-is-the-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2987229
Thu, 05 Dec 2013 15:54:13 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2987229Wilson has the heart of a champion. The guy just has absolutely no fear. He has all the tools to be a legend in this game. Way to go Russell, keep up the MVP caliber work.
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Thu, 05 Dec 2013 06:54:56 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2986687The MVP of the Seahawks is Paul Allen, who has the good sense NOT to be Jerry Jones.
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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 22:52:31 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2985858One thing for sure, if you were starting a team today for the future, not just a game or a season, you’d choose either Wilson or Luck as your QB.
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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 21:23:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2985598What’s funny is that when he was drafted, everyone in Seattle was saying the same thing, “Russell Wilson? He’s too short.” When Seattle named Wilson the starter over Matt Flynn, the whole city was about to run coach Pete out of town. When Wilson produced, everyone in Seattle said, “Ha, we knew there was something special about Russell Wilson! He should be rookie of the year!”
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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 20:52:22 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2985499For those that still think his success is based only on the team he’s on, consider this (paraphrased from something I saw recently):

@ratsfoiledagain
“As a 9ers fan I wish anyone else had drafted him so that I could root for him. He seems like a good guy and he definetly has ice water in his veins, but I can’t actually figure out why he is good.”

Why is Wilson good?
Let’s see:

1) He’s got poise, had it out of the gate as a rookie last season
2) a big arm, throwing bombs are effortless, as well as touch on shorter passes
3) accurate and puts the ball where the receiver can get it and not the defender.
4) scan the field and finds the open receiver
5) super elusive, but not reckless and has the speed to gain yards running out of the pocket with his legs, even better than a lot of other running QB like KraperNoob and RGIII
6) has the guts to use his legs when the game is on the line and when the other part of the offense isn’t working
7) decisive, smart and shows more experience and good judgement than he has in the league (2 years)

and lastly:
8) you don’t see these things cause you don’t have an eye for football (in this case QB) talent and/or you don’t watch Seattle games and on top of it all you are pretty much a bias hater since you are a 9er fan.
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Note sure why you’re directing this at me?

I’m a Seattle fan.

I responded to kleppnasty’s post from Dec 4, 2013 11:18 AM.

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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 19:21:28 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2985162@Kaperchoke
Keep talking trash about Kaepernick all you want you schmuck, what made you such an expert in breaking down qb play, you probably never even played football. Wilson is a great player the diamond in the turd known as Seattle he deserves mvp honors,and unlike you I recognize when a player is ballin. So tell me is Pete Caroll gonna leave Seattle after the NFL starts an investigation with all the PED use, like he left USC.
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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 19:13:39 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2985139Seahawks GM wanted to take RW in the 2nd round, but was talked into waiting one more round. So lucky we didn’t get burned by that gamble. Seattle was ripped for their 2012 draft after taking 1. Bruce Irvin, 2. Bobby Wagner and 3. Russell Wilson, which is now looking like a draft for the ages.
Another thing that makes RW great is his baseball background. You saw it on Monday night when the ball was snapped while Russell was making his pre-snap reads and his head was actually sideways. Usually a catastrophic result, but thanks to his catlike 2nd Baseman reflexes, he not only reeled the ball in, but turned it into a big gain.
He is equally, if not more impressive off the field. We are blessed to have this guy here. Ironically, the sky is the limit for the guy most considered “too short” to succeed as an NFL Quarterback.
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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 18:46:34 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2985057Why are receivers “open” for Wilson?

I think that his ability to run seems to draw defenders forward and to lose a step on the receivers. This was true for the long Miller reception on MNF. When he rolls out the defenders seem to think run and miss his ability to accurately pass on the run – one of his best weapons and not something they see very often.

Secondly I think he seems to throw a very accurate ball over-the-top of the defender or right on the sideline. How many times have we seen these throws this season? The long passes to Baldwin and Lockett were great examples this week – but also the pass that beat the Panthers in Week 1.

I am sure some NFL coach types will correct me but that is what I see.

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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 18:23:26 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984972@ratsfoiledagain
“As a 9ers fan I wish anyone else had drafted him so that I could root for him. He seems like a good guy and he definetly has ice water in his veins, but I can’t actually figure out why he is good.”

Why is Wilson good?
Let’s see:

1) He’s got poise, had it out of the gate as a rookie last season
2) a big arm, throwing bombs are effortless, as well as touch on shorter passes
3) accurate and puts the ball where the receiver can get it and not the defender.
4) scan the field and finds the open receiver
5) super elusive, but not reckless and has the speed to gain yards running out of the pocket with his legs, even better than a lot of other running QB like KraperNoob and RGIII
6) has the guts to use his legs when the game is on the line and when the other part of the offense isn’t working
7) decisive, smart and shows more experience and good judgement than he has in the league (2 years)

and lastly:

8) you don’t see these things cause you don’t have an eye for football (in this case QB) talent and/or you don’t watch Seattle games and on top of it all you are pretty much a bias hater since you are a 9er fan.

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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 18:18:45 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984958Wilson is no doubt going to have a great career, but he has had some very pedestrian games this year where he has been bailed out by the defense, san Fran, ten, hou, so I wouldn’t say mvp yet. He is always going to have the fact that he has a great defense that keeps his team in games and sometimes directly wins games, mvp’s are players that carry their teams to success. He is a huge reason why they win, but this team would probably still make the playoffs with an average qb I.e San Francisco, which has a terrible qb but still win. Manning is on pace to break multiple passing records this year and that team would be average if not for him. Props to Wilson though, going to be very good for a long time and it’s easy like. Poster child for the nfl.
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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 18:11:06 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984928Wilson (3rd round pick, 2nd year) > KraperNoob (2nd round pick, 3rd year) hands down, why Seattle is going to the SB and 9ers are NOT this season.
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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 18:04:04 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984900jayhawk

yes and no. A. I’ve watched Joe, Steve and plenty of others, so I’m used to seeing QBs go through reads. My statement was more that Seattle players end up wide open like in college. That is rare in the NFL. Usually open in the NFL means you have a step on the guy, but take Monday night. He had the TE open on a 62 yard play, no one was within 10 yards of him when he caught it. And the cross route by Tate left him open by 5 or 10 yards in the end zone. I just don’t remember a team that has guys that open as often as Seattle.

As for Kaep, I think the ‘one read’ is not entirely accurate. I think Kaep’s issue is a lack of trust in his teammates. He appears to be going through the reads on most plays, but he would rather run or force it to Boldin or Davis, than to trust that Baldwin, McDonald or others will make the catch. Kaep has extremely good numbers when his top WRs are healthy, and very average numbers when his top WRs are no healthy. I believe that Crabtree’s return will be a big difference in Sunday’s game, but I still hope Kaep learns to trust other WRs too.

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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:59:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984871If he wasn’t drafted 75th overall last year he would have been Rookie of The Year and Pro Bowl MVP. This year he is leader of the NFL’s best record – thrown for 22 TD’s and only has 6 picks not to mention rushed for just under 500 yards. The MVP talk is real even though Manning is leading that race at the moment.
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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:39:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984787Niners emailed season ticket holders reminding them to “wear red” and “be loud”. Lol
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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:33:18 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984768NFL MVP so far IMO… They’ll give it to Manning though…
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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:20:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984726As a 9ers fan I wish anyone else had drafted him so that I could root for him. He seems like a good guy and he definetly has ice water in his veins, but I can’t actually figure out why he is good.
This is not a slight on him, but when you watch Seattle play, they seem to have a handful of plays that a guy gets wide open, and they capitalize on those plays for the win. What I can’t figure out is, do those plays happen every game and Wilson is just the best one at finding them, is Seattle’s scheme such that eventually they get a few wide open plays, or do teams get intimidated by Seattle and have mental meltdowns.
I’m hoping that maybe it’s a scheme and someone figures it out, but as the season goes on, I get more and more nervous that they are getting the ‘lucky bounces’ that Super Bowl Champions need to win the whole thing. Even when they play bad they seem to find a way to win, and they can win big (like on Monday) without having to play their best. It’s very frustrating to watch as a hater, but hats off to Seattle and Wilson for making it work.
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But isn’t that what makes teams good? You win when you play well, and you win when you play bad?

It helps to have a well balanced team. When the O struggles the D steps up, and when the D struggles, the O steps up.

Plus, Seatte’s special teams is doing a fantastic job too.

I understand lots of people don’t the Seahawks, but I’m sure there are more than a handful of fans out there that would switch their team with Seattle’s right now if the could.

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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:16:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984718I thought Wilson was over rated coming into this year.. but it sure looks like I was worng. He’s shown consistent solid, smart play all year long and he handles himself with poise and class. Reminds me of Tom Brady in his early years, nothing flashy just clutch performances. Now he just needs a super model girlfriend that we can stare at…
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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:09:29 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984697Since bye week-
One down
Seven to go
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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:04:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984679@circuscivics

You misunderstand. I do think he’s great. If you could take two QBs for your team to have long term, and age was a factor you’re considering, it’s Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson.

But you can’t deny that Marshawn Lynch is the focal point of that offense, and that they feed off of him. That’s not the case with many QBs in this league. In fact, Wilson’s 300+ yard game came largely because the Saints were terrified of Lynch (and with that playoff run still resounding, as a Saints fan, I was too) and stacked the box.

No one is stacking the league for Moreno, Ridley, Pierre Thomas. Eddie Lacy looks like the real deal, but Aaron Rodgers has dealt with plug-ins for RBs. Marshawn Lynch is second or third only to Adrian Peterson and Jamaal Charles in this league. How could Wilson NOT benefit from that? Imagine taking Lynch out and replacing him with a plug-in.

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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:01:24 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984663I think it’s fair to say (as a ‘Hawks fan) that we’ve never had a QB like this in franchise history. Jim Zorn was great as was Dave Krieg. I love Matt Hasselback but no QB has come to the team as a draft pick that has this level of talent, drive and commitment to winning. It’s not just that Russell is talented. He puts in the work. He doesn’t rely on his talent like some guys do.

As a Seahawks fan it is very difficult to NOT be giddy at this guys play.

In back to back games this year, Wilson hit two receivers, Golden Tate and Doug Baldwin, with perfect passes in the back corner of the end zone. High enough to be over the heads of the defenders, who were in good position, but not so high that they weren’t able to come down with the pass.

It’s no accident he’s so good at that particular throw. Before each game, even before the warmups go on in uniform, Wilson goes onto the field and practices that exact throw, 10-15 times.

For an example, go to youtube and search “russell wilson throws over the choir”, and you’ll see an example.

The preparation is the separation. And while there may be some who work as hard, there are none who work harder.

But, let’s see what happens this week end
He’ll be playing against a real defense on Sunday

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Hopefully it’s a good game, ‘cuz that “real” defense has surrendered 71 pts over the course of the last 2 meetings (for those poor at math: 35+ avg. ppg.). No bueno.

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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:38:05 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984542Klepp, you aren’t used to seeing a QB that knows how
to go through his progressions until a receiver opens up.

You’re used to seeing Kaep, who is a 1 read, bolt the
Pocket Qb, who can’t handle pressure. That is why you don’t know how he does it. Kaep has more weapons but looks list.

Russell has a high release point with enough NFL zip to
make all big time throws. See photo.

“I think Wilson is great, but wonder how he’d be on a team where they didn’t have (1) Marshawn Lynch and (2) one of the (if not THE) top defenses of the NFL.”

When has defense helped completion percentage, passer efficiency, TD % etc… How was Shaub doing with his top defense and running game? Just give respect where it is due, and quit trying to find ways to marginalize Wilson. Never heard anyone saying it was Tomlinson that made Brees what he was in San Diego or Jimmy Graham, Sproles, and Colston making Breese what he is in NO.

You can look at any good QB in the league to find that he has some advantages that others don’t. Whether it is coaching or other play makers. I can go on about what Wilson doesn’t have, but he overcame i.e. O-line for the majority of the season, playing with undrafted FA receivers (except for Tate).

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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:33:59 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984516Man of the century award!
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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:31:22 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984509So tired of hearing about “luck” as a factor for Wilson and the Seahawk’s success, and I don’t mean Andrew.

Wilson, although it’s a 2-season sample size, has the highest winning percentage of any QB in NFL history. Yep you read that right.

If you think that luck is a factor you’re simply wrong.

Like Ray Lewis said during the MNF broadcast – you watch him play, you just know he’s got “it”.

I’m biased as a hawks fan but if the game were on the line, at this point I’m not sure I’d take any other QB in the NFL over Wilson. I used to say something like that for fun and with obvious doubts because guys like Brady, Manning, Rogers, Brees are so good.

But right now I’m dead serious.

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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:29:12 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2228872#comment-2984499What’s truly amazing is that Russell played
without all pro LT Okung, RT Breno for a vast majority
of the season. Mix in Unger missing at C and
you’re looking at a recipe for disaster.

Russell has done more with less than any QB in the game.
Brady is there with his lack of receivers.